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And the West is History

And the West is History: Mason School fourth grade class – 1972

The day after the 57-year-old Central School burned down on March 20, 1950, the District 9 School Board met in…

December 30, 2024

Travel

Into thin air: Five days in Cuzco, Peru

The view overlooking the city of Cuzco from the San Blas neighborhood. San Blas is often considered an artistic and…

December 28, 2024

Community

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet

The Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 7 over Zoom. The…

December 27, 2024

Community

DuranGO! bus service will operate extended hours on New Year’s Eve

Durango Transit will offer a free safe-ride option on New Year’s Eve within city limits until 2 a.m. through DuranGO!,…

December 27, 2024

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And the West is History: Durango entertainer Homer Kirk – ca. 1936

In February 1936, the Kiva Theater hosted a series of “Talent Revue and Gong Night” contests that showcased local amateur…

December 23, 2024

Community

La Plata County announces holiday closures

La Plata County offices will observe holiday closures on these days: Tuesday (Christmas Eve).Wednesday (Christmas Day).Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day).…

December 20, 2024

Community

LPEA student applications now open

La Plata Electric Association Inc. announces two opportunities for students in its service area: the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.,…

December 19, 2024

Community

City announces holiday schedule

The city of Durango announces these closures for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays: City administrative offices will be closed…

December 18, 2024

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And the West is History: Gabbe Family at 411 W. 28th St., Durango – ca. 1894

This home is located just east of Junction Street on 28th Street. The photo can be reliably dated between 1893…

December 16, 2024

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And the West is History: Father and Son Banquet at DHS – 1919

Pictured is the Father and Son Banquet, hosted on Valentine’s Day in the Durango High School gymnasium. At the time,…

December 9, 2024

Community

Cancer Coalition dissolves after 20 years of service

After more than two decades of dedicated service, the Cancer Coalition of Southwest Colorado, a group of passionate women volunteers,…

December 6, 2024

Community

Animas Museum looks back at Christmas 1944

Animas Museum will host its Second Saturday Seminar Series at 1 p.m. Dec. 14 with a look back at how…

December 6, 2024

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And the West is History: Fort Lewis College Hesperus campus – 1951

This color image shows part of the old Fort Lewis campus in May 1951. From left to right are the…

December 2, 2024

Community

Methodist Women grateful for bazaar support

November’s 50th Methodist Women’s Bazaar at Summit Church is now history, but its spirit lives on through the proceeds that…

November 28, 2024

Travel

Jim Bishop, Southern Colorado castle builder, dies at 80

Bishop Castle, just off the road from Greenhorn Highway, on Sept. 14, 2024. (Stephanie Rivera/CPR News) The man who created…

November 27, 2024

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And the West is History: Durango Farmers Supply – ca. 1923

George Herbert Clark opened the G.H. Clark Store in 1885, selling farm and ranch supplies and equipment. Fred W. Kroeger…

November 25, 2024

Community

Four Corners AI Conference to be held

The inaugural Four Corners AI Conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at Fort Lewis…

November 22, 2024

Community

Free solar training offered to 2024 high school graduates

Solar Energy International, an industry leader in solar energy education and training, in partnership with Opportunity Next Colorado, is offering…

November 22, 2024

Community

La Plata County Lodging Tax Panel seeks board members

La Plata County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Lodging Tax Panel. The board administers the tourism fund to…

November 22, 2024

Community

Snowdown Follies to hold auditions

The Snowdown Follies will hold cast auditions at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Banquet Room at the Doubletree Hotel,…

November 22, 2024

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And the West is History: Crystal Barbershop Durango – ca. 1920

Pictured is William “Billie” Rudersdorf in his barbershop on Main Avenue. His customer is Thomas Rockwood. The barber and customer…

November 18, 2024

Travel

Baptism in speaking water

Horseback Riding Through Chosecani, Peru

November 15, 2024

Community

Summit United Methodist Bazaar turns 50

Summit United Methodist Harvest Bazaar will celebrate its 50th year this year, with its holiday bazaar, which will be held…

November 15, 2024

Community

Living with Wildfire Committee seeks volunteers

La Plata County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Wildfire Advisory Board. The board makes recommendations to the Board…

November 15, 2024

Community

Building community with constructive conversation

Worried politics might ruin holiday dinner? There is a better way! Come have dinner and learn some political psychology strategies…

November 15, 2024

Community

Pine River Library holds public hearing on draft 2025 budget

A proposed budget has been submitted to the Pine River Library board of trustees for the ensuing year of 2025.…

November 15, 2024

Community

Durango Dementia Coalition thankful for support

The Durango Dementia Coalition thanks Brandon Mencini and CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital for supporting and collaborating with our advocacy work improving…

November 13, 2024

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And the West is History: Jackson Hardware & Novelty Carriage Works – ca. 1920

Arriving in Durango while working as a blacksmith and following the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad as it laid track…

November 11, 2024

Travel

Back-to-back snowstorms put Colorado in a ‘winter state of mind’

Heavy snowstorms all over the state has many ski resorts in bloom. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) After a couple of…

November 8, 2024

Community

First Four Corners AI Conference to be held

The inaugural Four Corners AI Conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at Fort Lewis…

November 8, 2024